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What Happened: Sarim Burney’s bail plea has been denied amid accusations of human smuggling and child trafficking, with further charges expected. What you need to know: The judicial magistrate east has denied bail to Sarim Burney, who faces charges of human smuggling and document forgery. This marks the second time Burney’s bail plea has been

What Happened: DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry affirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to self-accountability and reported extensive anti-terror operations, including a strong response to recent unrest in Balochistan. What you need to know: The court-martial of retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was carried out as part of this process, following a high-level inquiry

What Happened: The Sindh government approved spending Rs2 billion on 138 luxury vehicles for assistant commissioners, sparking criticism for prioritizing this over aid for flood victims. What you need to know: The services, general administration, and coordination department requested around Rs2 billion from the finance department to fund this procurement. Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali

What Happened: The US has urged finalizing a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, despite Netanyahu’s resistance and ongoing tensions over military and diplomatic issues. What you need to know: The United States has called for finalizing a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, despite Israeli Prime

What Happened: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that inflation has dropped to single digits, attributing the achievement to her team’s efforts and her father’s government. What you need to know: During a speech at a school in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz claimed that she and her team have successfully managed

What Happened: Palestinian teacher Israa Abu Mustafa set up a tent classroom on the rubble of her home in Gaza to educate local children despite the ongoing conflict disrupting the school year. What you need to know: In Khan Yunis, Gaza, Palestinian teacher Israa Abu Mustafa created a classroom tent on the rubble of her

What Happened: The Pakistan Army initiated court-martial proceedings against Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed for violating the Army Act, while continuing rigorous counterterrorism operations across Balochistan and KP. What you need to know: The Pakistan Army initiated court-martial proceedings against former spymaster Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed after a detailed probe revealed violations of the

What Happened: West Bengal has passed a law that could lead to the execution of rapists in response to protests following the rape and murder of a doctor, though it still needs presidential approval. What you need to know: In response to weeks of protests demanding justice for a doctor’s rape and murder, West Bengal